VE Day 80th Anniversary

Events Events VE Day 80th Anniversary

Date
Thursday 8th May 2025

Time
9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Location
Congleton Cenotaph

Events Events VE Day 80th Anniversary

Congleton VE Day Celebrations as we come together to remember, reflect, and celebrate!

9:00 AM – Proclamation & Raising of the VE Day Flag at Congleton Cenotaph

11:00 AM – Service at the Cenotaph with the Royal British Legion in honour of our heroes.

12:00 PM – Fish and Chip Dinner at the Town Hall (Please note this is by invitation only) with a live performance of 1940’s classic hits with the wonderful R. Hazelwood. A warm welcome and thanks from the Town Mayor, followed by a prayer and message from Revd Ian Endicott.

Thanks to Mossley Women’s Insitute for the big bake! 8 Ginger & Orange cakes will be enjoyed by invited guests.

Kindly sponsored by CTC, Congleton Partnership and Congleton Lions.

6:30pm – Church Bells will ring out across the country.

9:30pm – Congleton Town Hall will be lit Red, White & Blue.

Also look out for a special Congleton Bear, stationed at Congleton Town Hall entrance for you to have a picture with.

Let’s come together to honour the past and celebrate the peace they won for us!